Mclaren Flat, SA 5171 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mclaren Flat is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5171, home to 1,625 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Onkaparinga local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 30 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,625
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $2,129 /week
- Median personal income
- $842 /week
- Median family income
- $2,262 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Onkaparinga
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - South
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,786
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- McLaren Flat Primary School
- McLaren Vale Primary School
- Tatachilla Lutheran College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops
- Stop 94 Main Rd - South side
- Stop 95 Main Rd - South side
- Stop 96 Main Rd - South side
- Stop 97 Oakley Rd - West side
- Stop 98 Oakley Rd - West side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
- 2 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 437 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide Airport, 27.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 70.3% of the 654 resolvable premises in Mclaren Flat. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 70.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 29.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 163 across postcode 5171 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 54 theft, 41 property damage, 33 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mclaren Flat?
Mclaren Flat (SA 5171) had 1,625 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Onkaparinga local government area.
What is the median rent in Mclaren Flat?
The median advertised rent in Mclaren Flat is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mclaren Flat?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Mclaren Flat covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: McLaren Flat Primary School (0.2 km), McLaren Vale Primary School (4.9 km), Tatachilla Lutheran College (6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mclaren Flat?
Mclaren Flat is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (70.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mclaren Flat?
Across postcode 5171, 163 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (54), property damage (41), violent (33). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Mclaren Flat?
In Mclaren Flat, mean daily temperatures range from 11.5°C to 21.6°C and annual rainfall is 437 mm measured at the Adelaide Airport weather station (27.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Mclaren Flat?
5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mclaren Flat centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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